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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.69, 983.47 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.69, 983.47 and 222.82 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.69 : 983.47 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.69/983.47 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.69x = 983.47 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.69x = 219,136.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,136.79/655.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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